Summer Camp Senior Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Preamble : All Capitol Debate Staff, regardless of title and / or experience, are here to : serve the best interests of the student, make it an amazing summer for all participants, show up every day as their best self, and be present to take on any and all responsibilities that create a successful camp! All Capitol Debate staff are considered Camp Counselors first and foremost.

Job Overview - Seeking Summer Public Speaking and Debate Camp Senior Instructor / for Summer 2025 Camps for following Locations :

Yale, UCLA, UNC, Villanova University, American University, Lawrenceville School, Rider University, Hun School of Princeton, Drew University, University of Washington, Babson College, University of San Diego.

Capitol Debate Summer Camps is seeking active Public Speaking and Debate Coaches for our summer camps. We host camps in 15 cities throughout the country and run different 2 week sessions from June 15 to August 7, 2025. Great travel opportunity! Prospect must be able to work at least 6 weeks this summer at up to 3 different campuses and prospect must be able to live on campus. Travel to different states and cities is required.

Job Description :

Public Speaking and Debate Coach is responsible for the overall success of curriculum delivery in the classroom, student learning, and motivation. Report and work directly with the Camp Director to ensure a smooth camp experience. As an Instructor, your job is to empower and support each student to reach greatness. Responsibilities include :

• Guide and support the curriculum and lecture planning
• Familiarize yourself with the Summer Debate Topic
• You are responsible for helping students research, write their speeches and / or presentations and provide feedback
• You are responsible for assisting in judging the student competitions and helping facilitate the student showcase
• Run classes
• Deliver lectures
• Support other Instructors and Camp Counselors
• Judge practice debates, student presentations, and Camp Competitions
• You will be required to extend your hours leading up to the competition(s), mentioned above, as we approach the camp competition
• Attend all staff meetings during the camp
• Assist with first and last-day camp ceremonies and activities
• Arrive one (1) day prior to the official start of camp - Day 0
• Assist with administrative or other matters during camp as requested by Camp Director
• Participate in approximately 10 hours of pre-camp curriculum and general training, lesson and camp planning, and collaboration meetings with Capitol Debate Headquarters, Camp Directors, and Instructors for each camp session
• Participate in online training when needed

Requirements

Requirements & Experience

Disclaimer

Due to the amount of resumes and applications we receive, we might not be able to respond to every inquiry. Capitol Debate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As camps vary depending on location and need, you may take on other duties to support the functioning of the camp. Fulfill your contract by helping out and picking up where something is lacking. You are responsible for making the camp run smoothly. Sometimes this includes going beyond your assigned duties.

Job Types : Full-time, Temporary

Schedule :

Application Question(s) :

Must travel to and live on College Campus during Camp